BDBDAgribusinessDairy and red meat sectors get $300m boostThe Govt is putting up $144.1m into two initiatives worth $321m over seven years to boost productivity and new products for the dairy and red meat sectors.17 Aug 12:30 AM
AgribusinessCrafar bidder launches advertising campaignNatural Dairy, the Chinese backed company bidding for the Crafar dairy empire, has turned to newspaper advertising to push its case.17 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandStricken farmers warned of more rainFarmers are working furiously to pump out flooded pastures as they prepare for more rain on top of the weekend's deluge.16 Aug 07:06 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ Farming Systems gets rival offerA rival takeover offer has been launched for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.16 Aug 12:30 AM
LifestyleGetting the chickens before the eggsIn Auckland backyards, chooks have become the ultimate in free-range, recessionary accessories. James Russell takes a peek over the fence.15 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWrightson back in profit, warns tough grind aheadPGG Wrightson, New Zealand's biggest rural services group has returned to profit after impairments in the previous year.12 Aug 11:00 PM
AgribusinessHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFarming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeoverNZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.09 Aug 09:45 PM
AgribusinessChinese buyers talk up benefitsChinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessRussian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmersRussia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.03 Aug 04:00 PM
